JavaScript QA | £75,000 | Finance | London
On site
Belfast, United Kingdom
Full Time
16-01-2025
Job Specifications
JavaScript QA | £75,000 | Finance | London
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join a fast-growing team building cutting-edge technology in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. This role requires a detail-oriented, analytical, and methodical professional who is passionate about quality assurance and testing. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, ready to contribute to discussions, share insights, and take initiative.
Salary - £75,000 per annum
Hybrid Working - 2 days in office
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, execution, and documentation of functional and performance tests for a public-facing REST and gRPC API.
Actively participate in user story discussions to define and refine acceptance criteria.
Develop and execute integration tests using Cucumber.
Conduct both manual and automated tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Record detailed test evidence and results within JIRA.
Collaborate with the development team to integrate testing seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.
Test additional components, including public-facing admin and documentation portals, with a focus on the API's critical functionality.
Required Skills & Experience
API Testing: Proficient in executing functional and non-functional tests on public-facing REST APIs developed in Node.js.
Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience writing automation tests using Cucumber.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
Test Case Definition: Experience defining BDD test cases in JIRA and documenting execution evidence.
Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using Postman for load testing and API endpoint validation.
DevOps Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and their integration with QA processes.
Agile Environment: Comfortable working in agile teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
If you are interested please come back to me with an updated CV and contact number for immediate consideration.
About the Company
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